Community Leader | Public Speaker | Community Advocate

The campaign may be over. The conversation isn't.
Running for Moncton City Council was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. It gave me the opportunity to meet residents from every part of our community, listen to their concerns, and better understand the challenges and opportunities shaping our city.
What stayed with me after the election was not just the result—it was the realization that many people are looking for spaces to learn, engage, share ideas, and help shape the future of Moncton.
That is why I'm continuing this work.
This website is evolving from a campaign platform into a community engagement and information hub—a place to share data, perspectives, local issues, and initiatives that encourage constructive dialogue about livability, belonging, growth, and community wellbeing.
As an immigrant, a public health professional, a cultural leader, and a first-time municipal candidate, I've seen how informed and engaged residents can strengthen a community. My goal is to keep contributing to that conversation and help create more opportunities for people to feel connected, informed, and empowered to participate.
The Website is currently in English.



Reem Fayyad Abdel‑Samad is a senior executive, writer, musician and cultural leader based in Moncton. Her career in strategic planning and performance measurement has focused on rigorous analytical skills and evidence-based decision making, simply asking the tough questions to understand how decisions can lead to improvements in health care and population health. She draws on a Master of Science in Environmental Health from the American University of Beirut and professional experience in Lebanon and Dubai. A committed artist and community builder, Reem founded the Arab Culture Club to share the diverse and rich Arab heritage with New Brunswickers and to foster social cohesion through cross‑cultural exchange. She is a published poet, a soprano vocalist who has collaborated with many ensembles and musicians. She currently co-chairs the cultural board of the city of Moncton, and is the president of the Arab Culture Club, and has served on boards of community organizations like the Moncton Lebanese Association, Frye Festival, MAGMA, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Reem blends professional excellence with creative practice and grassroots cultural programming to build bridges between communities and contribute to better quality of life.
Reem was a candidate in Ward 1 in Moncton during the May 2026 Municipal elections

Municipal governments play an important role in advancing reconciliation by fostering understanding and creating inclusive and equitable communities. In Moncton, this means continuing to work in partnership with Indigenous-led organizations and listening to the voices of Indigenous residents to address their specific needs and priorities. Building trust requires respect and meaningful collaboration. It also requires acknowledging that the City of Moncton is located on the unceded and traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people and that we live and work under the Peace and Friendship Treaties.
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